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Good call, Ben. And what the stats don’t say is the quality of the attacks that batsmen like Boonie had to face.
David Warner: the most complicated legacy in Australian cricket history
You forgot that Manly also moved on Keiran Foran for Spongebob Squareface.
Meh-nly’s new generic logo is yet another example of ill-conceived marketing overruling tradition
Harsh on Haas. He was taking the tough carries and dragging 2 or 3 players with him over the ad line which put the Broncos on the front foot. If they had won, it would have been on the back of his strong performance. At least 8/10.
Grand Final player ratings - Brisbane Broncos: Nobody better than Ezra but hot-and-cold stars prove costly
Yeah, it’s that old Manly “hardness” that is missing. The skills and fitness can be drilled into players, but I don’t know that you can teach them how to just play a tougher brand of footy.
ANALYSIS: Madcap Manly embrace the chaos to give Panthers a scare - before Crichton leads them to victory
You actually met the great man, Forty Twenty? Awesome.
ANALYSIS: Madcap Manly embrace the chaos to give Panthers a scare - before Crichton leads them to victory
Looks like Seibold’s plan to have a dozen props on the books doesn’t seem so obtuse now.
NRL News: In-demand Holbrook seals surprise coaching deal, Lodge's future clouded after devastating injury
Very pleased with that win, and scoring really well constructed tries. I was shocked that it’s been 20 years since we have won at the ‘Gong. Commiserations to the Dragons, but I think they were stiffed with the Russell no-try.
ANALYSIS: Manly down Dragons to keep hopes alive in DCE's 300th as Carr blows up deluxe at Bunker
Absolutely agree EJ. I don’t think we will have what it takes to play finals this year, but it looks like the team is building towards something. And to think we still have Turbo to come back!
ANALYSIS: Manly down Dragons to keep hopes alive in DCE's 300th as Carr blows up deluxe at Bunker
What about Sei-ball?
ANALYSIS: Manly down Dragons to keep hopes alive in DCE's 300th as Carr blows up deluxe at Bunker
It could be argued that just about anything Kevin Pietersen says is idiotic.
Lyon bites back after Pietersen floats idiotic concussion theory: 'I've lost one of my mates due to being hit in the head'
It is getting more difficult to refute the claim that ‘NSW doesn’t get origin.’ As a state we have to ask some tough questions, the most unpalatable being that is this the best we can do? Of course it is not. We must completely overhaul the coaching staff and playing group and start picking the best 13 players by position, not by reputation or club combination. Congratulations to the Maroons. They just do it better than we do and deserve the win.
ANALYSIS: Slater's smarts win the day as Blues out-thought and out-fought by Maroons
Personally I’d have Matt Burton starting for NSW. He adds more with his kicking game and understanding with Luai. I found myself disappointed with Crichton’s performance last despite liking his game at club level.
Origin teams: Late changes as final line-ups announced for Blues and Maroons in opener at Adelaide
I must admit, I thought Souths would win this game well with only 3 players out to Canberra’s 1. Great performance by the Raiders to bounce back from last week though. Best wishes to CHN, hope the kid’s ok.
Harawira-Naera out of hospital and 'back on the mend' after scary incident, Wighton gives Souths glimpse of future
I don’t honestly mind who is in the Blues team, as long as we win the series. If, however we lose I think it could be all over for Freddy as the state coach with his head-scratching selection criteria.
NSW Origin I team: Hynes, Pangai, Young to debut, Turbo, Frizell, Foxx back but duo ruled out in new-look side
So not only a better performance from Turbo but a much more cohesive effort from our boys in both attack and defence. Very pleased by the result and the effort shown.
ANALYSIS: Turbo powers back to being automatic Blues selection with hat-trick as Manly dismantle Green Machine
Thoroughly enjoyable article and several interesting points that I had forgotten, thanks. This is the era that I started really getting into the NSWRL, so will always hold it in very high regard and affection. The 90s though was the high water mark for rugby league for me though, notwithstanding the SL war.
One question though, did Sterlo say “If we freeze it right there… and as play continues?”
Lessons from the 1989 NSWRL Grand Final: Mal's immortality, wingers being wingers, and buckets of sand
Enjoyable article, thanks Vincent. You make a compelling case and I agree that Burton should be in the discussion. In any case though, I just hope NSW pick players in their best positions, which has not always been the case.
Matt Burton is the ideal five-eighth to complement the Cleary show in Origin
Tommy went to the States and came back a naturally aspirated 2L diesel. Would it be inappropriate to mention Les Darcy or Phar Lap?
ANALYSIS: Haas dominates as Broncos bounce back with big win, but Manly's attack has disappeared
Me too. How absurd!
They'll put down their guns, turn off Fox News and lay down their greenbacks - PVL's Vegas vision
I find it interesting that a lot of pundits think Turbo is our best player and that we’d be lost without him, despite Garrick being a very capable deputy. I actually have nightmares about DCE going down. He is clearly our best player and has been for some time. He just deserves a better team around him.
ANALYSIS: Haas dominates as Broncos bounce back with big win, but Manly's attack has disappeared
I’m sure the Las Vegas venture will be every bit as successful as the Longbeach Origin in 1987.
They'll put down their guns, turn off Fox News and lay down their greenbacks - PVL's Vegas vision
All I can say is that he must have some incriminating photos of someone important.
Magic Round team lists Late Mail: Dolphins' double blow, Turbo OK, Broncos change coach? Dragons duo axed
Morgan Harper has not been named in the team to play Brisbane this week. Weird.
Magic Round team lists Late Mail: Dolphins' double blow, Turbo OK, Broncos change coach? Dragons duo axed
I think it was to retain Josh Schuster. It was a poor decision then and is a poorer decision now.
ANALYSIS: Titans put Dolphins disaster behind them, but Manly remember what happens when Turbo doesn't play
Pretty disappointed with the result and the refereeing, but Manly weren’t good enough today. Parra were. Good luck to them.
Moses-inspired Parra prove they're finals contenders but Manly seething as Bunker lacks 'common sense' with no-try call